Securing Your Supply Chain: Practical Cybersecurity Steps for Small Businesses
Picture this: your business’s front door is locked tight, alarm systems are humming, and firewalls are up, but someone sneaks in through the back door, via a trusted vendor. Sound like a nightmare? It’s happening more often than you think. Cybercriminals aren’t always hacking directly into your systems anymore. Instead, they exploit the vulnerabilities in […]
What Happens During an IT Security Assessment?
If you’re running a business with any kind of tech, there’s a good chance someone has brought up the idea of an IT security assessment. Maybe it was your IT provider, maybe it was a business partner, or maybe you’ve already had a close call that made you wonder how secure your systems really are. […]
Decoding Cyber Insurance: What Policies Really Cover (and What They Don’t)
For small businesses navigating an increasingly digital world, cyber threats aren’t just an abstract worry, they’re a daily reality. Whether it’s phishing scams, ransomware attacks, or accidental data leaks, the financial and reputational damage can be severe. That’s why more companies are turning to cyber insurance to mitigate the risks. Not all cyber insurance policies […]
Small Business Guide to Stopping Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are hitting small businesses harder than ever, especially here in Spokane. For many owners, it starts with something small—maybe an odd-looking email or a strange file downloaded by accident. Before they realize it, data is locked up, systems are frozen, and demands for payment pop up on screen. These attacks don’t just disrupt […]
A Small Business Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Have you ever wondered how vulnerable your business is to cyberattacks? According to recent reports, nearly 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, often exploiting weak security measures. One of the most overlooked yet highly effective ways to protect your company is through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This extra layer of security makes it significantly harder for […]
7 Unexpected Ways Hackers Can Access Your Accounts
The digital age has made our lives easier than ever, but it has also made it easier for hackers to take advantage of our online weaknesses. Hackers are getting smarter and using more creative ways to get into people’s personal and business accounts. It’s easy to think of weak passwords and phishing emails as the […]
How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices for Data Sharing)
Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalize content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can include everything from basic data like the type of browser and IP address to more private data like names and credit card numbers. It’s important for people to know how this information […]
How Outdated Cybersecurity Technology Puts Your Business at Risk
Cyber threats seem to grow faster than weeds in a garden, and outdated cybersecurity technology isn’t much of a match for these evolving dangers. Many businesses may not realize how reliant they are on having up-to-date tools to keep their digital information safe. Fortunately, becoming informed about what these threats look like can help businesses […]
What is Password Spraying?
Password spraying is a complex type of cyberattack that uses weak passwords to get into multiple user accounts without permission. Using the same password or a list of passwords that are often used on multiple accounts is what this method is all about. The goal is to get around common security measures like account lockouts. […]
Latest Malware Threats Small Businesses Should Watch For
Malware isn’t just a problem for large corporations or distant tech firms. It’s hitting closer to home, right here in Spokane, and it’s hitting small businesses hard. Whether you’ve got a storefront downtown or run your company from a laptop in your living room, your business could be the next target. Gone are the days […]